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Merryn
Màmus
Màmus is a rare masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from regional variations of ancient Gaelic or Latin roots. The unusual spelling with the accent mark (à) suggests Celtic or…
Newlin
Welsh
"new pond"
An obscure possibility...for a girl.
Newlyn
Newlyn is a rare masculine name likely derived from place names in Cornwall, England, particularly the fishing village of Newlyn near Penzance. The name combines elements meaning 'new' and 'pool' or…
Nye
Welsh diminutive of Aneurin
"honor"
This can make an unusual yet simple middle name choice, especially for anyone with family ties to Wales.
Nolwenn
Non
Nonn
Osheen
Anglicized variation of Gaelic Oisin
This Anglicized spelling adds a bit of a, well, sheen to the very popular Irish name Oisín.
Parry
Welsh
"son of Harry"
Parry is quite common in Wales, often as a surname, but would inevitably be misunderstood as Perry or even Harry.
Pascoe
Cornish variation of Pascal
"Easter"
Pascoe was popular in medieval times and is definitely deserving of revival, especially for a child born in the Easter season. Other spellings are Pasco and Pascow.
Penrose
Cornish and Welsh place name and surname
"top of the heath"
Penrose – an ancient locational surname derived from several villages in Cornwall, Wales, and the Welsh border country of England – might work as a first name, although the "Rose" syllable might lead…
Prys
Welsh
"son of Rhys"
The Welsh way to spell Price, which is more complicated but elevates it beyond the monetary realm.
Prideaux
Pádraig
Gaelic variation of Patrick
Once considered too sacred to give to children in Ireland, it is now among the most common names there, along with variants including Pauric and Padraic. Basketball great Patrick Ewing used it for…
Rainier
French, German
"wise army"
A royal, European name, and a relation of Rayner and Ragnar, Rainier is also associated with the majestic mountain in Washington state. Traditionally pronounced as REH-NYEH in French and as ray-NEER…
Rheinallt
Rheinallt is a masculine Welsh name with historical significance in Welsh culture. It derives from the Old Germanic name Reginald, which combines 'ragin' (counsel) and 'wald' (rule), meaning…
Rhian
Rhian is traditionally a Welsh name that can be used for males, though in contemporary usage it's more commonly given to females in many English-speaking countries. For boys, it derives from the…
Rhisiart
Welsh from German
"brave ruler"
Welsh form of Richard.
Rhodri
Welsh
"wheel, circle"
Rhodri, the name of an important ninth century Welsh king known as Rhodri the Great, a renowned warrior who was the ancestor of many of the later dynasties of Wales, was revived in modern Wales. Has…